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Vassar Road Elementary School

174 Vassar Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Vassar Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vassar Road Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Vassar Road Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(17-18)
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vassar Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vassar Road Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Vassar Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vassar Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vassar Road Elementary School often compared to?
Vassar Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Netherwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Vassar Road Elementary School?
298 students attend Vassar Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vassar Road Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassar Road Elementary School?
Vassar Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vassar Road Elementary School offer ?
Vassar Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassar Road Elementary School part of?
Vassar Road Elementary School is part of Wappingers Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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